2015 Volkswagen Passat Sedan

2015 Passat

Overview
Exterior
Interior
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Competition

$21,340 MSRP From
25.5 mpg AVG, Comb.
280 hp Max. Power
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Volkswagen Passat is a five-seat midsize vehicle in the Sedan category. For the 2015 model year, there are thirteen trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 170 to 280 horsepower. Volkswagen Passat has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 72.2 in
Length: 191.6 in
Height: 58.5 in
Wheelbase: 110.4 in

2015 Passat has a relatively long wheelbase ( 110.4 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3172 - 3481 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 42.4 inHip Room: -Head Room: 38.3 inShoulder Room: 56.9 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 39.1 inHip Room: -Head Room: 37.8 inShoulder Room: 57.0 in

Trunk Volume

15.9 ft³

2015 Passat seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Passat ia a class-leader on only two measurements - legs and shoulders - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on head. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 15.9 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2015 Passat S	2015 Passat S PZEV	2015 Passat Limited Edition PZEV	2015 Passat Limited Edition	2015 Passat Wolfsburg Edition PZEV	2015 Passat Wolfsburg Edition	2015 Passat SE	2015 Passat SE PZEV	2015 Passat Sport PZEV	2015 Passat Sport	2015 Passat SEL Premium PZEV	2015 Passat SEL Premium	2015 Passat V6 SEL Premium
Configuration	1.8 L, Turbo, Man, FWD 1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.8 L, Turbo, Man, FWD 1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.8 L, Turbo, Man, FWD 1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.8 L, Turbo, Man, FWD 1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	3.6 L, Auto, FWD
Starging MSRP	$21,340	$22,440	$21,340	$22,440	$23,995	$23,995	$24,375	$24,375	$26,280 - $28,105	$26,280 - $28,105	$26,915	$28,115	$26,915	$28,115	$31,790	$31,790	$35,995
Engine	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	3.6L V-6
HP	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	280 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
City	24 MPG	24 MPG	24 MPG	24 MPG	24 MPG	24 MPG	24 MPG	24 MPG	24 MPG	24 MPG	24 MPG	24 MPG	24 MPG	24 MPG	24 MPG	24 MPG	20 MPG
Highway	35 MPG	36 MPG	35 MPG	36 MPG	36 MPG	36 MPG	36 MPG	36 MPG	36 MPG	36 MPG	35 MPG	36 MPG	35 MPG	36 MPG	36 MPG	36 MPG	28 MPG
Combined	28 MPG	28 MPG	28 MPG	28 MPG	28 MPG	28 MPG	28 MPG	28 MPG	28 MPG	28 MPG	28 MPG	28 MPG	28 MPG	28 MPG	28 MPG	28 MPG	23 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost

2015 Passat Sedan comes in thirteen trim levels, with an average price that is $153 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average more powerful engine, Passat

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

2015 Volkswagen Passat Side Pole Crash Test

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 216
Recalls: 7

2015 Passat Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed two hundred and sixteen complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also seven recalls issued by Volkswagen, which by itself is a relatively low number.